Once taxpayers complete the online application, they receive immediate notification of whether the IRS has approved their payment plan. The process only takes a few minutes, and there's no paperwork and no need to call, write or visit the IRS. Setup fees may apply for some types of plans.
You may qualify to apply online if: Long-term payment plan (installment agreement): You owe $50,000 or less in combined tax, penalties and interest. You have filed all required returns.
If you have a history of non-compliance with tax obligations, such as failing to file required tax returns or having other outstanding tax debts, the IRS may deny your payment plan application. It's essential to address any outstanding compliance issues before applying for a payment plan.
You can file an extension for your taxes this tax year by submitting IRS Form 4868 with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) online or by mail. This must be done before the last day for filing taxes.
Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas: Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Austin, TX 73301-0014. Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming: Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Fresno, CA 93888-0014.
You can send Form 9465 with the e-return, but the IRS must still approve the installment agreement form.
About Form 9465, Installment Agreement Request. Internal Revenue Service.